Vital Statistics
Major life event? Get information you need on legal name changes, birth registration, birth and death documentation, and marriage certificates.
Vital Statistics
Marriage Documents
What is the difference between a marriage certificate and a marriage licence? What do I need to know? When should I get a marriage licence?
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Application for Marriage Documents
Application for Marriage Search Letters
Birth Certificates
Gold Key Registries can provide birth certificates directly from Alberta Vital Statistics. Help you register your child’s birth and order different sizes of certificates.
Click here for more information on documents related to birth.
Application for Birth Documents
Consent for Minor Younger than 12 to Apply for own Birth Certificate
Death Certificates
Vital Statistics maintains records of all deaths that occur in Alberta. Documents that can be provided will only pertain to events that occur in Alberta.
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Legal Name Changes
To legally change your name, you must submit an application to Vital Statistics through Gold Key Registries.
Click here for more information on legal name changes.
Application for Legal Change of Name
Consent for Minor Younger than 12 to Apply for own Certificate